Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano
The Chairman of the Kano State Social Protection Platform (KASSOP), Malam Salisu Yusuf, has lauded the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for signing into law the bill that establishes the Kano State Social Protection Agency (KASPA).
Malam Salisu made the commendation while addressing journalists in Kano shortly after the bill was signed into law. He described the move as a significant milestone in the state government’s efforts to institutionalize social protection and uplift the living standards of vulnerable groups in the state.
According to him, the creation of KASPA will serve as a coordinated platform to tackle a range of societal issues affecting the less privileged, women, orphans, and children. “This is a welcome development that will strengthen the delivery of social protection services and ensure that government interventions reach those who need them most,” he said.
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He added that the agency would also help to consolidate and streamline various social safety net programs across different sectors, making them more efficient and impactful.
The development was officially communicated in a statement signed by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, who noted that the establishment of KASPA is in line with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s commitment to inclusive governance and social justice.
The statement emphasized that the new agency will focus on implementing policies and programs aimed at reducing poverty, enhancing social inclusion, and promoting economic empowerment among disadvantaged populations in the state.
Governor Yusuf reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to support initiatives that will improve the welfare of all citizens, particularly the most vulnerable groups.
KASSOP, a coalition of civil society organizations, development partners, and government agencies working on social protection in Kano State, pledged its full support to the new agency and expressed readiness to collaborate with the government to ensure its success.
